Originaing in Mao'er Mountain in Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, the Li
River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin,
Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. It boasts the
largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of
visitors each year.

The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is like an artists's
masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs,
fantastic caves, leisurely boats and is lined with bamboo. A poem says: "The
river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hair-pins".

Mostly the cruise starts from Zhujiang Wharf. It is about 40 minutes drive
from Guilin city. and then 4 to 5 hours cruise will take you to a beautiful and
sedate ancient city - Yangshuo.